Gaming Peripherals
Peripherals give you a competitive edge. From powerful optical gaming mice to immersive RGB lighting, we get just as excited about new releases.
Father’s Day 2023: The OcUK Gift Guide for Gamer Dads
With Father’s Day 2023 fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking of how you’re going to show your Father figure some love! Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here with our complete gift guide to ensure you wow the deserving gamer dad in your life. Must-Have Gaming Accessories: OcUK Official Extreme XL Gaming Mug: Level up your dad’s hot drinks with the OcUK Official Extreme XL Gaming Mug. Capable of supporting up to 450ml, this mug is perfect for holding large volumes of precious tea and coffee,…
CompuTex 2023
From May 30th to June 2nd, CompuTex Taipei 2023 will be taking place in Taiwan. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ll be covering every day of the event, bringing you all the incredible new products and computing innovations as they are revealed. What is CompuTex? Established in 1981, CompuTex Taipei is a global computer and technology expo. The four-day event consists of hundreds of different product showcases and innovations from leading technology manufacturers, whether this is a brand-new line of cutting-edge graphics cards or efficient desktop…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 5)
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’re rather fond of our little WFH setups round here. In fact, the OcUK content team are well entrenched into our little hybrid/working from home routine and the many advantages it brings – like belting all the lyrics to the Pokemon theme without getting judgey looks from the people at the water cooler. Today it’s time yet again to peel back the curtain as I show you my humble little setup. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and may even learn a…
Do You Need a PC for HTC Vive?
The HTC Vive headset allows for greater immersion and a whole new gaming experience. Whether you’ve just brought one or are incredibly tempted, we’ve put together this blog article answering all your burning questions about the HTC Vive, covering all the key features and whether or not you need a PC. HTC Vive: The HTC Vive is a type of virtual reality headset. VR allows you to fully immerse yourself in your gaming by utilising features such as 3D spatial audio, 360 degree high-res visuals,…
How to Optimise Your Ergonomics – Everything You Need to Know!
Ergonomics is all about crafting your work or gaming set up to suit your needs, body shape, and individual preferences. Each aspect of your set up needs to be refined to ensure you remain comfortable and supported during extended hours of work or gameplay. Without, you risk damaging your back, wrists, neck, and much more. Therefore, we’ve put together this guide detailing how you can optimise your ergonomics, to ensure your set up perfectly meets your needs and workflow. Chair: We’ve all spent long hours…
How to Connect Your Wireless Headset to Your Gaming PC
Have you recently spoilt yourself with a brand-new wireless headset but are now stuck on how to connect it to your PC? If this is you – then fear not! There’s no time to panic since we’ve put together this helpful guide showcasing how you can connect your wireless headset to your gaming PC. Why Buy a Wireless Gaming Headset? Wireless gaming headsets are a must-have peripheral for anyone wanting to enjoy clutter-free, versatile gaming. Corsair HS80 Wireless Gaming Headset Completely wireless, you won’t need…
The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!
Are you a veteran streamer or enthusiast gamer looking for your next gaming set up upgrade? Well, have we got the blog post for you! We’ve put together this list of our best PC and hardware for enthusiasts, designed to help you achieve superior performance in your favourite AAA titles and creative projects. This high-quality PC and all of this incredible hardware comes to £4,346.21* (including a pillow set). Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-built PC: Built by PC experts, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned…
How to Play XBOX Games on Your Gaming PC or Laptop
Your choice of platform doesn’t have to limit your gaming! In fact, there are multiple different ways you can enjoy playing your favourite console exclusives on your gaming PC. Today, we’ll be highlighting how you can play XBOX games on your gaming PC or laptop. This includes the XBOX Game Pass, XBOX Play Anywhere, and more! XBOX Play Anywhere: If you purchase a compatible XBOX Play Anywhere game, you’ll be able to play it on your XBOX console and Windows 10 gaming PC. There isn’t…
Even More Egg-credible Deals for Easter Bank Holiday Monday!
We’re back with even more eggs-cellent deals that you can get your hands on this Bank Holiday Monday! Whilst we’ve been truly spoilt for choice, we’ve managed to narrow it down to a few of our favourites that we’ve gone absolutely cracking for. MSI 32’’ Optix MPG321UR Gaming Monitor: Our first egg-credible deal is the MSI 32’’ Optix MPG321UR Gaming Monitor. With a 32’’ IPS display, support for 4K resolutions, and refresh rates of up to 144Hz, enjoy crisp, high-res photo-realistic visuals with silky-smooth frame…
Best PC and Hardware Under £3000
If you’re looking to kickstart your gaming or upgrade your tired and old set up – then look no further! We’ve compiled everything you need to create the ultimate gaming battle station, all for under £3000. Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-built PC: Tailored for mid-range gaming and streaming, the Refract Gaming Celeste comes packed with everything you need to enjoy playing all of the latest AAA titles. This includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU. Sit back and unlock seamless…
Celebrate VIVE’s Sixth Anniversary with Our Exclusive Promotion!
We’re big fans of VR here at Overclockers UK. In fact, we’re such big fans, that we’re running a very special deal on VIVE Pro V2 headsets in celebration of their sixth anniversary. Need we say any more? Save Big on Immersive Gaming From today, April 3rd, to April 23rd, we’re running a discounted price on select VIVE Pro 2 VR headsets. You can unlock up to £250 in savings, along with 12 months' worth of access to Viveport, where you can find hundreds of…
Why is My Keyboard Not Working?
When your keyboard suddenly decides to stop working, it’s certainly not the time to start panicking (Cue screaming Spongebob meme). There are plenty of easy and simple-to-do troubleshooting methods and fixes you can try, before you throw your keyboard out of the window. In fact, we’ve put together this guide, highlighting a few of our tips and tricks to get it back into working order. Have You Turned It Off an On Again? An easy, quick troubleshooting method is to restart your PC. Believe…